He was the 9th Triple Crown winner. He won it in 1973. Before him there was Sir Barton, Gallant Fox, Omaha, War Admiral,Whirlaway, Count Fleet, Assault, Citation. After Secretariat there was Seattle Slew and Affirmed. (they are listed in order)
Secretariat is the horse's name.
Secretariat
Secretariat
There are several breeds of horse that are used for flatracing. These include thoroughbred, quarter horse, Arabian, and Appaloosa. (Note . . . The world headquarters of the Appaloosa Horse Club is in my city in northern Idaho) Secretariat is a thoroughbred.
Many different horses played the role of Secretariat. I know that every scene with a horse rearing up is "Mr. T".
secretariat
Secretariat
Bold Ruler was Secretariat's sire.
Sham, a horse who had already beat Secretariat one.
Miss Hamm the secretary for the owner
Secretariat, Man o'War, Zenyatta
Secretariat..the horse? He made $1,316,808